From Folk Art to Contemporary Expressions

Question 1

craft expressions find inspiration in folk art.

Answer 1

Contemporary art

Question 2

pieces are produced by indigenous people, which are utilitarian, as well as decorative.

Answer 2

Folk art

Question 3

this place has the famous
inabel weave and the handwoven binakul, which
has been dwindling.

Answer 3

Ilocos

Question 4

is most dominant in the
Bicol region and is used to make sandals, bags,
rags, and handicrafts.

Answer 4

Abaca

Question 5

is a
handwoven mat used for sleeping.

Answer 5

Banig

Question 6

mat is woven
by the Samals of Sulu.

Answer 6

Buri

Question 7

what place uses pandan leaves are
dyed green and then buri strips are interwoven with
the base design.

Answer 7

Samar

Question 8

7 contemporary expressions inspired by folk arts

Answer 8

A. Woven Products: Textile, Fabrics, and Clothing Woven
B. Bags and Accessories
C. Footwear
D. Home-use Products
E. Lampshades
F. Decors
G. Masks

Question 9

used as clothing,
bags, and accessories that are based
on folk art and design are gaining
popularity locally and globally.

Answer 9

Woven Products: Textile, Fabrics, and Clothing
Woven

Question 10

our products are not only
recognized by more people but also
provide employment and foster
development and sustainability of the
art craft industry.

Answer 10

Woven Products: Textile, Fabrics, and Clothing
Woven

Question 11

has its origins from
the Spanish rule in the Philippines where the Spanish
colonizers wanted to distinguish themselves from the
indios by making them wear thin and transparent
clothing to prevent carrying of weapons, no pockets to
prevent thievery, and not tucked under the waistband to
mark their status.

Answer 11

Barong Tagalog, or simply, 'Barong,

Question 12

The fabric was made of piña, jusi,
abaca, or banana. Through the centuries, the Barong
has been worn by Filipino men.

Answer 12

Barong Tagalog, or simply, 'Barong,

Question 13

is another variety that was designed to be worn at work. They have
short sleeves and are made of cotton, ramie, or chiffonille.

Answer 13

'polo barong'

Question 14

has also redesigned the
Barong Tagalog and Baro't Saya for use in
more modern, contemporary times. For
example, apparels combine hablon, mixed
abaca, piña, and banana seda with dyed fine hemp.

Answer 14

The Fashion & Design Council of the
Philippines (FDCP)

Question 15

is also worn at the Banig Festivals to show the public what
creative things can be made out of banig.

Answer 15

Banig Clothing

Question 16

designed with geometric patterns are
both fashionable and useful, especially for students who use
them as bags.

Answer 16

Ilocos abel fabric

Question 17

In ——-, pandan leaves are woven and can be
tied with cow leather to make bags of export quality.

Answer 17

Bacolod

Question 18

In —-,
rattan and other types of wood are used as bag handles.

Answer 18

bicol

Question 18

can also be used as little purses, as in the case of Tacloban.

Answer 18

Banig

Question 19

is a style of
weaving that uses
dyeing process
before the threads are woven to create a
pattern or design. It is mostly practiced in
Cordillera by the Ifugaos and the ethnic groups
in Mindanao.

Answer 19

Ikat

Question 20

are abundant in the southern part
of the country. These make good
accessories. In the northern part of the
country, natural materials such as stone,
rocks, woods, sticks, animal bones, shells,
feathers, leaves, cloth, or leather can make necklaces and other accessories.

Answer 20

Pearls

Question 21

organized a bazaar of handmade
Filipino products and handcrafted wares in November
2014 and called it "Habines! And All Things Handmade
Bazaar!"

Answer 21

Yuchengco Museum

Question 22

are decorated with colorful beads in
Laguna.

Answer 22

Abaca sandals

Question 23

these sandals are found in
Bohol. Because they are thin and light, they are

perfect for indoors and can easily be kept in the luggage, which is convenient for travelers.

Answer 23

Sandals made of buri

Question 24

is used for
throw pillow cases in Cebu.

Answer 24

Banig

Question 25

In ———, abaca is
woven into hats, baskets, and different types of
containers.

Answer 25

Bukidnon

Question 26

In ———–, trays are made of pandan
leaves.

Answer 26

Bacolod

Question 27

In ——- rapia makes good material for
bottle holders.

Answer 27

Bohol

Question 28

can be made from native plants such as
buri and abaca.

Answer 28

Lampshades

Question 29

what is the name of the artist who uses ceramics and paints these to make a ceiling lamp.

Answer 29

Anita Feria

Question 30

are wall decors that are
made of woven fabric. These are
common in Ilocos and Baguio City.

Answer 30

Tapestries

Question 31

In ———-, a unique design is
in the collection of Andres Bonifacio
College.

Answer 31

Dipolog City

Question 32

are believed to have magical powers.

Answer 32

Masks

Question 33

They can serve as dwelling for ancestral spirits or can be put on the door to ward off evil spirits.

Answer 33

Masks

Question 34

they make masks for decorative purposes.

Answer 34

Contemporary artists

Question 35

what are the 2 common colors for masks?

Answer 35

brown combined with black.

Question 36

what tapestry here, the masks are attached to tapestry.

Answer 36

Pueblo por la Playa in Pagbilao, Quezon.

Question 37

In ——– the masks are theatrical, comic. colorful, and
combined with painted objects.

Answer 37

Bacolod